Research and Development
We lead and collaborate on research-led projects that explore new approaches to storytelling, engagement and creative practice.
Our research and practice projects often sit at the intersection of culture, technology and participation. We work closely with partners to explore how people connect with stories, places and memories, and how organisations can engage audiences in ways that feel responsible, inclusive and human.
Research gives us space to slow down, reflect and experiment - ensuring our creative practice continues to evolve with care.
It allows us to test ideas, ask questions and develop ways of working that are thoughtful, ethical and grounded in real contexts. Sometimes this takes the form of a public-facing project; other times it results in learning, frameworks or resources that help others create more meaningful work of their own.
Projects have included working directly with communities, developing digital tools, frameworks and toolkits, creating resources for practitioners or collaborating with universities, cultural organisations and heritage partners to explore emerging questions and challenges.
You can access a selection of reports, academic papers, practical toolkits and resources emerging from our projects and collaborations below.
How We Approach Research & Practice
We aim to:
Work in partnership, not isolation
Balance experimentation with responsibility
Share learning in accessible and useful ways
Ensure research feeds back into real-world creative practice
This work directly informs how we design interactive experiences, public engagement projects and creative facilitation - strengthening everything we do.
If you’re curious about collaborating on a practice-led project or exploring how research might support your organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Selected Research and Practice Projects
